The Most Dangerous Cinema : People Hunting People on Film

People hunting people for sport—an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the world, where it has remained ever since—as evidenced by the many big- and small-screen adaptations and inspirations. Since its publication, Connell's award-winning "The Most Dangerous Game" has been continuously anthologized and studied in classrooms throughout America. Raising questions about the nature of violence and cruelty, and the ethics of hunting for sport, the thrilling story spawned a new cinematic subgenre, beginning with RKO's 1932 production of The Most Dangerous Game , and continuing right up to today. This book examines in-depth all the cinematic adaptations of the iconic short story. Each film chapter has a synopsis, a "How Dangerous Is It?" critique, an overall analysis, a production history, and credits. Five additional chapters address direct to video, television, game shows, and almost "dangerous" productions. Photographs, extensive notes, bibliography and index are included. People Hunting People For Sport--an Idea Both Shocking And Fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell Published A Short Story That Introduced This Concept To The Zeitgeist, Where It Has Remained Ever Since--as Evidenced By The Many Big- And Small-screen Adaptations And Inspirations-- Pride Of Place: The Most Dangerous Game (1932) -- Carbon-copy Game: A Game Of Death (1945) -- Teenage Game: Bloodlust! (1960) -- Dangerous Roughie: Confessions Of A Psycho Cat (1968) -- Sexploitation Game: The Suckers (1972) -- Filipino Danger: The Woman Hunt (1973) -- Post-war Game: Open Season (1974) -- Dangerous Ozploitation: Escape 2000 (1982) -- Dangerous Action: Avenging Force (1986) -- Sci-fi Game: Slave Girls From Beyond Infinity (1987) -- Rambo Game: War Cat (1987) -- Dangerous Style: Hard Target (1993) -- Wilderness Hunt: Surviving The Game (1994) -- Comedy Game: The Pest (1997) -- Dtv Danger -- Almost Dangerous Games -- Dangerous Game Shows And Deadly Diversions -- Dangerous Alien Games -- Television Games -- A Most Dangerous Conclusion. Bryan Senn. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Pride of Place: The Most Dangerous Game (1932) 2. Carbon-Copy Game: A Game of Death (1945) 3. Teenage Game: Bloodlust! (1960) 4. Dangerous Roughie: Confessions of a Psycho Cat (1968) 5. Sexploitation Game: The Suckers (1972) 6. Filipino Danger: The Woman Hunt (1973) 7. Post-War Game: Open Season (1974) 8. Dangerous Ozploitation: Escape 2000 (1982) 9. Dangerous Action: Avenging Force (1986) 10. Sci-Fi Game: Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity (1987) 11. Rambo Game: War Cat (1987) 12. Dangerous Style: Hard Target (1993) 13. Wilderness Hunt: Surviving the Game (1994) 14. Comedy Game: The Pest (1997) 15. DTV Danger 16. Almost Dangerous Games 17. Dangerous Game Shows and Deadly Diversions 18. Dangerous Alien Games 19. Television Games A Most Dangerous Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index People hunting people for sport-it's an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the public zeitgeist, where it has remained embedded ever since. The Most Dangerous Cinema examines in-depth all the cinematic adaptations of the iconic short story. "People hunting people for sport--an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the zeitgeist, where it has remained ever since--as evidenced by the many big- and small-screen adaptations and inspirations"-- Provided by publisher